Senate Passes $70B Bill Funding ICE and Border Patrol Through 2029
The Senate approved a major GOP-backed bill funding ICE and border enforcement through Trump's term, passing after debates over an unrelated settlement fund. The measure marks a legislative win amid internal Republican divisions.
Teachers See AI Boost Efficiency in K-12 but Fear Critical Thinking Loss
Teachers report widespread AI use in K-12 classrooms for efficiency, but express concerns it may undermine students' independent thinking skills more than prior technologies.
House Passes Ukraine Aid Bill 226-195 Over Trump Objections
The House passed additional Ukraine funding and Russia sanctions in a bipartisan vote, with 18 Republicans breaking ranks against party leadership and Trump administration preferences.
Anthropic Urges Coordinated AI Pause as IPO Nears
Anthropic is resolving disputes with the White House and proposing global AI development slowdowns as it prepares for an IPO, highlighting tensions between innovation and regulation.
US Labor Market Stagnates as AI Slows Entry-Level Hiring
The labor market faces stagnation with low hiring and firing rates, while AI is reshaping entry-level roles and prompting companies like Goldman Sachs to adjust hiring plans.
GOP Senators Resist Trump Priorities on FISA and Funding
Republican lawmakers are showing pushback on issues including funding priorities and foreign policy, signaling potential limits to unified party support.
AI Labs Respond to Trump Order and Pause Proposals
Leading AI labs are debating self-imposed development pauses and compliance with new executive orders on security and innovation reviews.
Supreme Court Narrows Path for Minority Voting Protections
After a key Supreme Court decision, states are exploring state-level voting rights laws and redistricting as alternatives for protecting minority voting access.